If you had the privilege to be an honoured guest at an amazing event that you have always dreamed of attending, your first thought may be ‘what will I wear?’ When we go to fancy places, or have an opportunity to see people we admire, we pay attention to how we present ourselves. Yet, whenContinue reading “Ladies and Gentlemen, I Present … YOU”
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Convenient Times
Looking back on my grandmother’s era it’s hard to believe how much society has advanced. She was born before cars were on the road and died shortly after the Blackberry made its debut. All of our grandparents lived a hard life. They physically struggled. They worked so hard to make our lives better. I wonderContinue reading “Convenient Times”
Flexing My Muscles
Trying new things seems to get harder with age, especially when it comes to high-tech gadgets and gizmos. But I knew I had to bite the bullet sometime. And late, is better than never. Since March 2020, Covid has prevented me [understandably] from going into the schools to promote my books. I patiently waited overContinue reading “Flexing My Muscles”
A Penny For Your Thoughts
After we joyfully make a wish and playfully toss a penny in a wishing well we curiously watch where it lands before we walk away feeling satisfied. It isn’t long before distractions consume our thoughts. Long line-ups at the check-outs, noisy traffic, the neighbour’s cat clawing at your garden, etc. As days turn into weeks,Continue reading “A Penny For Your Thoughts”
All Roads Lead To Here
So many young adults are struggling at the fork in the road. Which way should they go? They feel an urgency to decide today what their destiny will be. I had a discussion recently with someone and it seemed to alleviate some of this pressure. I told them I didn’t know what I wanted toContinue reading “All Roads Lead To Here”
A Sense of Self
We are all aware of the five senses we humans have, and some believe there is a sixth sense that we possess, but I think I found another – a seventh sense! We feel, we taste, we smell, we see, we hear, and sometimes we know we know something without really knowing why we knowContinue reading “A Sense of Self”
A New Beginning
I discovered my method of doing things has not been working out too well. I procrastinate when I don’t want to do something. And I stubbornly forge ahead when I do. This only leaves me dissatisfied. And what do grumpy dissatisfied people naturally do? They complain and blame. “Well if it wasn’t for …” “IfContinue reading “A New Beginning”
Exploring the Superhero’s Story
Recently, while working on a comic-book, I completely zoned out while drawing and found my mind drifting toward the ‘average’ person in a story, and began relating them to ‘everyday people’ of today. Their identity was my main focus. Prior to becoming a Superhero most of these super-heroes-to-be have an identity that is flawed andContinue reading “Exploring the Superhero’s Story”
Stirring the Pot
Sometimes it’s hard to be joyful when our thoughts are constantly focused on worrying. I learned an interesting approach to negative emotions years ago that is very helpful. When sad, make someone else feel happy. When hungry, feed someone else. It’s amazing how doing for others lifts you up and makes you feel better inside.Continue reading “Stirring the Pot”
Nostalgia
Introducing my very young children to Eddie Murphy’s comedy no doubt would have labelled me ‘a bad influence’ to many parents and scholars, so I never openly admitted I showed them clips from his stand-up routines. [Their favourite was “The Ice-cream Man Is Coming!”] Many would say I “polluted” their virgin ears. Which would haveContinue reading “Nostalgia”
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